Is PCOS a serious problem?

Women with PCOS are more likely to develop certain serious health problems. These include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, problems with the heart and blood vessels, and uterine cancer. Women with PCOS often have problems with their ability to get pregnant (fertility).

Is PCOS curable permanently?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be managed. Treatment options can vary because someone with PCOS may experience a range of symptoms, or just 1.

Does PCOS get worse over time?

Yes and no. PCOS affects many systems in the body. Many women with PCOS find that their menstrual cycles become more regular as they get closer to menopause. However, their PCOS hormonal imbalance does not change with age, so they may continue to have symptoms of PCOS.

What are the symptoms of ovarian problems?

Women are more likely to have symptoms if the disease has spread, but even early-stage ovarian cancer can cause them. The most common symptoms include: Bloating. Pelvic or abdominal (belly) pain. Trouble eating or feeling full quickly.

Do you have ovarian hyper stimulation symptoms?

With mild to moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, symptoms can include: Mild to moderate abdominal pain. Abdominal bloating or increased waist size. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Tenderness in the area of your ovaries.

Does polycystic ovary syndrome affect cognition?

Women with PCOS may need additional neural resources during a working memory task compared with women without PCOS, suggesting less efficient executive functioning. This inefficiency may have effects on daily life functioning of women with PCOS. Antiandrogenic treatment appears to have a beneficial effect on this area of cognitive functioning.

Could you have polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels . Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant. PCOS also causes hair growth on the face and body, and baldness.